This Is the Single Best Thing You Can Do To Be Happier and More Productive at Work
January 15, 2024 | Source: Fast Company | by Harvey Deutschendorf
Gratitude is an essential ingredient to healthy and productive workplaces.
Researchers at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania discovered that when leaders openly expressed gratitude, the productivity of their teams increased. However, there is an unfortunate disconnect between the places that most of us choose to express, or not express gratitude. A study of 2000 Americans by the John Templeton Foundation discovered that work is the place people are the least likely to experience and express gratitude.
Not showing gratitude at work is a missed opportunity. Showing gratitude at work benefits not only our organizations, but has a direct positive impact on ourselves. Considering that the average American spends approximately 90,000 hours over the course of our lives at work, it might be beneficial to consider the personal impact that gratitude could have on that large segment of time.